# Justin Rose ready for LIV Golf defectors to return

> Justin Rose says LIV Golf's experiment ends as defectors prepare to return to tours.
- Title: Justin Rose ready for LIV Golf defectors to return · Golf
- Summary: Justin Rose says LIV Golf's experiment ends as defectors prepare to return to tours. Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy believe LIV Golf's bankruptcy ends the pro…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/justin-rose-liv-golf-jon-rahm
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:44:44+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: justin rose, liv golf, rory mcilroy, dp world tour, pga tour, jon rahm, saudi arabian public investment fund, chapter 11 bankruptcy, sports
## LIV Golf experiment ends
Justin Rose says LIV Golf's four-plus years as a Saudi-backed league ended with bankruptcy court filings.
## Rose rejected LIV offer
Rose turned down LIV Golf's payment for names and resumes in 2022, choosing to stay on European Tour and PGA Tour.
## Rose's career goals
Rose said his career goals require access to European Tour and PGA Tour, not other leagues.
## Rose's recent success
Rose returned to PGA Tour winner's circle twice and had near-misses at 2024 Open, 2025 Masters, and 2026 Masters.
## LIV in bankruptcy
LIV Golf is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy court trying to reinvent itself as LIV 2.0 without Saudi backing.
## Jon Rahm plans return
Rahm and others will play on DP World Tour in 2027 before returning to PGA Tour after defector punishments.
## McIlroy supports defectors
McIlroy says defectors returning to tours benefits established tours and allows players to compete against the best.
## McIlroy on LIV's mistakes
McIlroy said LIV had half a good idea executed poorly, wasting capital and not partnering with governing bodies.
## McIlroy on early opposition
McIlroy and Tiger Woods were vocal against LIV in 2022, fearing it would fracture the game.
## LIV 2.0 uncertain
LIV lawyers say by end of month they will know if league will wind down or ramp up for LIV 2.0.
## Return path unclear
PGA Tour has no clear path for defectors to return, with returning member program terminated.
## Defectors' contracts
Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and others have had contracts terminated and will play on DP World Tour in 2027.
## Golf wars over
Rose and McIlroy believe pro golf's civil war is over, with defectors returning to traditional tours.
## Key takeaway

Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy believe LIV Golf's bankruptcy ends the pro golf split, allowing defectors to return to traditional tours.